Religion Quote by Jonathan Swift
““And here, though it makes an odd sound, yet it is necessary to say, that whoever professes himself a member of the Church of England, ought to believe a God and his providence, together with revealed religion, and the divinity of Christ. For””
About This Quote
Source Speech: The Dunciad, 1729
A member of the Church of England must accept core, providence, revealed religion, and Christ’s divinity.
In simple terms: Belief in core Christian tenets required for Anglicans.
Key Takeaway
Uphold foundational faith.
Themes
religion
dogma
identity
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
theological
didactic
When to use this quote
- church membership
- personal belief
- public declaration
Key Concepts
Christianity
faith
doctrine
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile personal doubt with institutional expectations?
- What role should tradition play in modern faith?
A Different Perspective
May exclude those with differing interpretations.
